North Georgia
A wonderfully unpretentious vineyard where Cheetos, overalls and bluegrass tunes – or fine cheese and great views – pair just fine with the wine.
Must-see attractions in Georgia
Atlanta
Soar 200ft above the Atlanta skyline in this 20-story, 42-gondola Ferris wheel.
Atlanta
This history museum centers on the Swan House, a 1930s mansion designed by iconic Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze. Visitors can wander through…
Savannah
Completed in 1819 by British architect William Jay, this gorgeous villa exemplifies English Regency–style architecture, known for its symmetry. The guided…
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
Savannah
This small museum provides a local introduction to the Civil Rights movement as it played out in Savannah – the supposedly genteel city had some fairly…
Savannah
Established in 1750, Savannah's oldest surviving Revolutionary-era resting place was used for Savannah’s white burials for a century, until its closure in…
Atlanta
The gold-domed capitol is Atlanta's political hub. Free self-guided tours give visitors a glance at state-level American politics.
Coastal Georgia
You need some imagination to envisage how this fort (now grassy mounds) would have been laid out. None of the original structures remain, and there are no…
North Georgia
This small museum is divided among several structures: a less interesting 1906 Grapelle Butt Mock House, a restored 1900s family home with original…
Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum
North Georgia
If you have a thing for coins, currency or financial history, pop into this museum. Dahlonega has gold-mining roots and the town prospered with each…
Atlanta
Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park is the city's focal point for visitors. The park itself features a dancing Fountain of Rings water fountain, a Quilt of…
Georgia
This life-size (read: tiny and short) bronze statue of the Godfather of Soul features Augusta's favorite son with signature cape and microphone. It was…
South Georgia
More than 3000 acres of this farm are dedicated to the cultivation of peaches and pecans. You can stock up on the fruits and nuts themselves, but you may…
South Georgia
No, Maryland-born Harriet Tubman never made it to Macon, but founder Richard Keil was so inspired by her work on the Underground Railroad that he named…
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Savannah
If you're into boats or naval history, this little museum will hold a lot of interest. Located in an old Savannah mansion, there are several floors of…
King Center for Non-Violent Social Change
Atlanta
Across from the visitor center of the National Historic Site, this place has information on Martin Luther King Jr's life and work and a few of his…
North Georgia
The largest apple orchard in the Southeast is a 300-acre fourth-generation family farm that's a kick for the kiddies – especially the tractor tours. 'U…
Carson McCullers Center for Writers & Musicians
South Georgia
The future literary lioness Carson McCullers moved here with her family in 1925, when she was just eight years old, and lived here for 19 years. It's also…
Coastal Georgia
Built in 1807 and standing 85ft tall, the first lighthouse here was destroyed by Confederates when Union troops landed in 1862. The second lighthouse,…
North Georgia
This good-time distillery churns out a moonshine for all desires: 40-, 93-, 100- and 140-proof liquid served from a bar that was one of the original four…
Atlanta
Atlanta has the largest Jewish population in the South (outside of South Florida, which is its own region). The Breman Museum explores this history of…
Savannah
Florence Martus, aka the Waving Girl, was known for greeting passing ships by waving a handkerchief by day and a lantern by night for more than 40 years…
Coastal Georgia
During WWII, Brunswick shipyards constructed 99 Liberty transport ships for the navy. Today, a 23ft scale model at Mary Ross Waterfront Park stands as a…
Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum
Coastal Georgia
If you have time to spare after checking in for the ferry, this little museum offers some background info on the area's military history, plus early…
Savannah
This solemn monument features a family of four in a close embrace, with broken shackles around their feet that represent emancipation from slavery. The…
Savannah
This large recreational park has good walking paths, a pond, lots of grass for sports and picnics, and a public pool. You can catch baseball games at…
Savannah
Built to honor the 750 Haitian volunteer infantrymen – the largest unit of men of African descent – who fought in the attempt to get Savannah back from…
Coastal Georgia
East Beach, the island's best tract of sand, is accessible from Massengale Park, which itself has a playground and some live oak trees. There's a nice…
Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park
Coastal Georgia
This small park is a great spot to take in the sprawling, subtle beauty of the sea-island salt marshes. A fishing pier, picnic tables and small…
Coastal Georgia
Learn about St Marys 'Silent Service' through a collection of 20,000 artifacts, including vintage submarine equipment, war relics and deep-sea diving…
Coastal Georgia
Waterslides, lazy rivers, wave pools and other aquatic attractions await you and the kids at Summer Waves. Plus, a gift shop and fast-food outlets.
Savannah
Tybee's main beachside hub, with public bathrooms, concessions and a long fishing pier. Tables in the pavilion are available to rent by the hour.
Savannah
Community art space with a gallery and retail space, plus open artist studios during Starland's First Friday Art March.
Savannah
Historic marker close to the site of the largest slave auction in US history.
Atlanta
This shopping and entertainment district in the Five Points area touted itself as a 'city beneath the streets' when it opened on Atlanta's original post…
Coastal Georgia
Interesting exhibits at this museum include local history and ecology. Visitors can take a tram tour of the area and historic buildings (adult/child $16…
Coastal Georgia
All that remains of the once prosperous ghost town of Sunbury is this cemetery, established in 1758. This is where the notable figures of Sunbury were…
Coastal Georgia
Used by the Carnegies to store ice, which was cut from frozen ponds and lakes in the winter months. The structure is now a small museum with information…
Atlanta
A hands-on museum geared toward kids aged eight and under. It's pretty small, so don't expect much to entertain adults, but it will distract your little…
